United States National Treasury, Hungarian Fund, 1 Dollar, 1852.

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The image depicts an old financial document, specifically a banknote from the Hungarian Fund dated 2nd February 1852, issued for one dollar. It features intricate designs, including a central motif with the number "1" surrounded by decorative elements. To the left, a bearded man in traditional attire holds a scroll, while on the right, a classical female figure in armor stands with a spear, representing a symbol of strength or liberty. At the top, the note is identified as being from "Dalnfort, Bald & Co. New York & Philad," indicating its place of origin. The note promises redemption for the bearer upon the establishment of an independent Hungarian government. In the center, large, ornate text reads “HUNGARIAN FUND,” emphasizing its purpose and the promise of one dollar cash value. The image also includes elements suggestive of the Hungarian identity, with crests featuring the double cross symbol, highlighting the nationalistic spirit of the issuance.

The image depicts an old financial document, specifically a banknote from the Hungarian Fund dated 2nd February 1852, issued for one dollar. It features intricate designs, including a central motif with the number "1" surrounded by decorative elements. To the left, a bearded man in traditional attire holds a scroll, while on the right, a classical female figure in armor stands with a spear, representing a symbol of strength or liberty. At the top, the note is identified as being from "Dalnfort, Bald & Co. New York & Philad," indicating its place of origin. The note promises redemption for the bearer upon the establishment of an independent Hungarian government. In the center, large, ornate text reads “HUNGARIAN FUND,” emphasizing its purpose and the promise of one dollar cash value. The image also includes elements suggestive of the Hungarian identity, with crests featuring the double cross symbol, highlighting the nationalistic spirit of the issuance.

Name/Title

United States National Treasury, Hungarian Fund, 1 Dollar, 1852.

Entry/Object ID

166/588

Scope and Content

United States National Treasury, Hungarian Fund, 1 Dollar, 1852. Numbered 22098 On demand one year after the establishment in fact of the Independent Hungarian Government the holder hereof shall be entitled to One Dollar payable as the National Treasury or at either of its agencies at London or New York or to exchange the same in sums of Fifty Dollars or over for certificates bearing four percent interest payable in ten equal annual installments from one year after said event.

Collection

MONEY

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

United States National Treasury, Hungarian Fund, Hungary

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011